8 Nov 1942

French Morocco
  • Allied forces attacked French forces at Moroccan ports of Safi and Casablanca during Operation Torch, capturing the former. ww2dbase [Operation Torch | Ranger | Safi | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 8 Nov 1942
United States Army troops making their initial landing at Safi, Morocco south of Casablanca, 8 Nov 1942. Photo taken from an airplane flying from the USS Santee.

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